Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign up using Google or Discord, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your display name
  • Your profile picture (optional)
  • Your Discord ID (if signing in with Discord)

Tournament Data

When you participate in tournaments, we collect:

  • Tournament registration information
  • Match results and standings
  • Deck lists (when submitted)
  • Performance statistics and rankings

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Login times and activity logs

2. How We Use Your Information

Account Management

To create and maintain your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support.

Tournament Operations

To manage tournament registrations, pairings, standings, and leaderboards.

Communication

To send tournament updates, match notifications, and important community announcements via email or Discord.

3. Information Sharing

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

SoCo Universe is a community platform, not a data broker. We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to other users:

  • Your display name and profile picture
  • Your tournament history and match results
  • Your leaderboard rankings and statistics
  • Deck lists you choose to make public

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google OAuth: For authentication (Google's Privacy Policy applies)
  • Discord OAuth: For authentication (Discord's Privacy Policy applies)
  • Firebase/Firestore: For database and hosting (Google Cloud Privacy Policy applies)
  • Vercel: For web hosting and analytics

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/SSL
  • Passwords are never stored (OAuth authentication only)
  • Firebase security rules restrict unauthorized data access
  • Regular security audits and updates

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email notifications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us via Discord or email.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Tournament history and match data may be retained for historical records even after account deletion, but will be anonymized.

7. Children's Privacy

SoCo Universe is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us immediately.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use Vercel Speed Insights for performance monitoring. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or Discord announcement.

10. Contact Us

Questions or concerns about your privacy? Reach out to us:

Your Privacy Matters

We're a community-run platform. Your data is used solely to provide tournament services and improve your experience. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.